Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's manual

Introduction .................................... 2

In brief ............................................ 6

Keys, doors and windows ............ 18

Seats, restraints ........................... 30

Storage ........................................ 51

Instruments and controls ............. 56

Lighting ........................................ 74

Climate control ............................. 79

Driving and operating ................... 84

Vehicle care ............................... 106

Service and maintenance .......... 136

Technical data ........................... 139

Customer information ................ 153

Index .......................................... 154

Contents

2Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific data

Please enter your vehicle's data on

the previous page to keep it easily

accessible. This information is

available under the sections "Service

and maintenance" and "Technical

data" as well as on the identification

plate.

Introduction

Your vehicle is a designed

combination of advanced technology,

safety, environmental friendliness

and economy.

This Owner's Manual provides you

with all the necessary information to

enable you to drive your vehicle

safely and efficiently.

Make sure your passengers are

aware of the possible risk of accident

and injury which may result from

improper use of the vehicle.

You must always comply with the

specific laws and regulations of the

country that you are in. These laws

may differ from the information in this

Owner's Manual.

When this Owner's Manual refers to

a workshop visit, we recommend your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers

provide first-class service at

reasonable prices. Experienced

mechanics trained by Vauxhall work

according to specific Vauxhall

instructions.

The customer literature pack should

always be kept ready to hand in the

vehicle.

Using this manual

■ The "In brief" section will give you

an initial overview.

■ The table of contents at the

beginning of this manual and within

each section shows where the

information is located.

■ The index will enable you to search

for specific information.

■ This Owner's Manual depicts left-

hand drive vehicles. Operation is

similar for right-hand drive vehicles.

■ The Owner's Manual uses the

factory engine designations. The

corresponding sales designations

can be found in the section

"Technical data".

■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or

front or back, always relate to the

direction of travel.

■ The display may not support your

language.

■ Depending on the model variant,

country variant, integrated special

equipment and accessories, the

scope of equipment in the vehicle

can differ from the items mentioned

in this Owner's Manual.

■ Display messages and interior

labelling are written in bold letters.

4Introduction

Danger, Warnings and

Cautions

9Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury.

Disregarding this information may

endanger life.

9Warning

Text marked 9 Warning provides

information on risk of accident or

injury. Disregarding this

information may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution provides

information on possible damage to

the vehicle. Disregarding this

information may lead to vehicle

damage.

Symbols

Page references are indicated with

3. 3 means "see page".

Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.

We wish you many hours of

pleasurable driving.

Your Vauxhall Team

Introduction 5

6In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Unlocking with key

Turn the key in the driver's door lock.

Open the doors by pulling the

handles.

Unlocking with radio remote

control

Press button c, pull door handle.

Radio remote control 3 18, Central

locking system 3 20, Load

compartment 3 23.

In brief 7

Seat adjustment

Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle.

Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment

3 32.

9Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from

the steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and

release lever. Allow the seat to

engage. Do not lean on backrest

when adjusting.

Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment

3 32.

Seat height

Lift lever and adjust body weight on

seat to raise or lower it.

Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment

3 32.

8In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Raise or lower head restraint to the

desired height.

Head restraints 3 30.

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and engage in

belt buckle. The seat belt must not be

twisted and must fit close against the

body. The backrest must not be tilted

back too far (maximum approx. 25°).

To release belt, press red button on

belt buckle.

Seat position 3 31, Seat belts

3 37, Airbag system 3 40.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

Interior mirror 3 28.

In brief 9

Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment

Swivel mirror in required direction.

Exterior mirrors 3 26.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror and

adjust it.

Convex exterior mirrors 3 26,

Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding

exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated

exterior mirrors 3 27.

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock the lever, adjust the steering

wheel, then engage the lever and

ensure it is fully locked.

Do not adjust the steering wheel

unless vehicle is stationary and the

steering wheel lock has been

released.

Airbag system 3 40, Ignition

positions 3 85.

10 In brief

In brief 11

Instrument panel overview

1Ashtray .................................. 61

Cupholders ........................... 51

Fuse box ............................. 120

2Fixed air vents ....................... 82

3Side air vents ........................ 82

4Light switch .......................... 74

Rear fog light ......................... 76

Front fog lights ..................... 76

Exit lighting ............................ 78

Turn and lane-change

signals, sidelights,

headlight flash, low beam

and high beam ..................... 76

5Instruments .......................... 61

Driver Information Centre ..... 70

Transmission display ............ 63

6Horn ...................................... 57

Driver airbag ......................... 41

7Steering column controls ...... 57

8Windscreen wiper,

windscreen washer

system .................................. 57

Rear window wiper, rear

window washer system ........ 59

Trip computer ....................... 71

9Centre air vents ..................... 82

10 Triple-Info-Display ................. 70

11 Infotainment system .............. 10

Tachograph ........................... 73

12 AUX input .............................. 10

13 Front passenger airbag ......... 41

14 Storage tray ......................... 51

15 Coin tray ............................... 51

16 Storage tray ......................... 51

17 Glovebox .............................. 51

18 Utility hook ........................... 10

19 Climate control system .......... 79

20 Hazard warning flashers ....... 76

21 Central locking system .......... 20

Heated exterior mirrors ......... 27

Heated rear window .............. 29

Manual transmission

automated,

Winter and Laden modes ...... 90

Cruise control and speed

limiter ................................... 96

22 Gear lever, Manual

transmission .......................... 88

Manual transmission

automated ............................. 88

23 Power outlet .......................... 60

Cigarette lighter ..................... 60

24 Ignition switch with

steering wheel lock ............... 85

25 Steering wheel adjustment ...56

26 Remote control on

steering wheel ...................... 56

Cruise control ....................... 96

27 Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 99

Headlight range

adjustment ........................... 75

Electronic Stability

Program ............................... 95

28 Bonnet release lever ........... 107

12 In brief

Exterior lighting

Turn light switch

7= Off

0= Sidelights

9 P= Headlights

>= Front fog lights

> r= Front and rear fog lights

Lighting 3 74, Headlight warning

device 3 71.

Front and rear fog lights

Turn light switch

>= Front fog lights

> r= Front and rear fog lights

Headlight flash, high beam and

low beam

Pull lever.

High beam 3 75, Headlight flash

3 75.

In brief 13

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up = right turn signal

lever down = left turn signal

Turn and lane-change signals

3 76.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨ button.

Hazard warning flashers 3 76.

Horn

Press j.

14 In brief

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper

K=timed interval wiping

1= slow

2= fast

Windscreen wiper 3 57, Wiper

blade replacement 3 114.

Windscreen and headlight

washer systems

Pull lever.

short

pull

= wiper swipes once

long

pull

= wiper swipes for a few

strokes and washer fluid is

sprayed onto the

windscreen

Windscreen and headlight washer

system 3 57, Wiper blade

replacement 3 114, Washer fluid

3 112.

Rear window wiper and washer

system

Turn lever.

0 = off

e= wiper

f= washer

Rear window wiper and washer

system 3 59, Wiper blade

replacement 3 114, Washer fluid

3 112.

In brief 15

Climate control

Heated rear window, heated

exterior mirrors

Heating is operated by pressing the

Ü button.

Heated exterior mirrors 3 27,

Heated rear window 3 29.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

Air distribution to V.

Set temperature control to warmest

level.

Set fan speed to highest level.

Cooling AC on.

Climate control system 3 79.

Transmission

Manual transmission

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,

wait 3 seconds after depressing

clutch pedal and then pull up the

collar on the selector lever and

engage the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.

Manual transmission 3 88.

16 In brief

Manual transmission automated

N=neutral

o= drive

+= higher gear

-= lower gear

A/M = switch between automatic

and manual mode

R= reverse gear

Manual transmission automated

3 88.

Starting off

Check before starting off

■ Tyre pressure and condition

3 122, 3 151.

■ Engine oil level and fluid levels

3 108.

■ All windows, mirrors, exterior

lighting and number plates are free

from dirt, snow and ice and are

operational.

■ Proper position of mirrors, seats

and seat belts 3 27, 3 31,

3 38.

■ Brake function at low speed,

particularly if the brakes are wet.

Starting the engine

■ Turn key to position A

■ move the steering wheel slightly to

release the steering wheel lock

■ operate clutch and brake

■ do not operate accelerator pedal

■ diesel engines: turn the key to

position M for preheating and wait

until control indicator !

extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre.

■ turn key to position D and release.

Starting the engine 3 85.

In brief 17

Parking

■Always apply parking brake without

pushing the release button. Apply

as firmly as possible on a downhill

or uphill slope. Depress foot brake

at the same time to reduce

operating force.

■ Switch off the engine. Turn the

ignition key to position St and

remove it. Turn the steering wheel

until the steering wheel lock is felt

to engage.

■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or

uphill slope, engage first gear

before switching off the ignition. On

an uphill slope, turn the front

wheels away from the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,

engage reverse gear before

switching off the ignition. Turn the

front wheels towards the kerb.

■ Lock the vehicle and activate the

anti-theft alarm system 3 24 with

button e on the radio remote

control.

■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily

ignitable surface. The high

temperature of the exhaust system

could ignite the surface.

■ Close the windows.

■ The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been switched

off 3 107.

■ After running at high engine speeds

or with high engine loads, operate

the engine briefly at a low load or

run in neutral for approx.

30 seconds before switching off, in

order to protect the turbocharger.

Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle

up for a long period of time 3 106.

18 Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and

windows

Keys, locks ................................... 18

Doors ........................................... 22

Vehicle security ............................ 24

Exterior mirrors ............................ 26

Interior mirrors ............................. 28

Windows ...................................... 28

Keys, locks

Keys

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on the

key or on a detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.

Locks 3 133.

Lock cylinders

Designed to free-wheel if they are

forcefully rotated without the correct

key or if the correct key is not fully

inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with

the correct key until its slot is vertical,

remove key and then re-insert it. If the

cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key

through 180° and repeat operation.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security

related vehicle data and should

therefore be kept in a safe place.

When the vehicle is taken to

a workshop, this vehicle data is

needed in order to perform certain

operations.

Radio remote control

Used to operate:

■ Central locking system

■ Anti-theft locking system

■ Anti-theft alarm system

Depending on model the vehicle may

use a remote control with two or three

buttons (selective door locking).

Keys, doors and windows 19

The radio remote control has a range

of approx. 16 ft. This range can be

affected by outside influences. The

hazard warning flashers confirm

operation.

Handle with care, protect it from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot

be operated with the radio remote

control, it may be due to the following:

■ Range exceeded.

■ Battery voltage too low.

■ Frequent, repeated operation of the

radio remote control while not in

range, which will require

reprogramming by a workshop.

■ Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

Unlocking 3 20.

Radio remote control battery

replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the

range reduces.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Two function remote control

Open battery compartment by

inserting a coin into the slot and

twisting.

Replace the battery (battery type

CR 2016), paying attention to the

installation position.

Reattach both halves of cover

ensuring it engages correctly.

Selective door locking remote control

Remove screw and open battery

compartment by inserting a coin into

the slot and twisting.

Replace the battery (battery type

CR 2016), paying attention to the

installation position.

Reattach both halves of cover

ensuring it engages correctly.

20 Keys, doors and windows

Replace screw and tighten.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

With selective door locking, the

passenger compartment and load

compartment are unlocked and

locked separately.

For safety reasons, the vehicle

cannot be locked if the key is in the

ignition switch.

Unlocking

Central locking system with key

activation

Turn the key in the driver's door lock

to the front.

Central locking system with radio

remote control

Press button c.

On vehicles with selective door

locking only the passenger

compartment doors are unlocked.

If no door is opened within approx.

30 seconds after the vehicle has been

unlocked via the remote control the

vehicle is re-locked automatically.

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap. If the doors are not

closed properly, the central locking

system will not work.

Central locking system with key

activation

Turn the key in the driver's door lock

rearwards.

Central locking system with radio

remote control

Press button e.

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